Patient Questions

Pedodontics & TMD

By digdev on February 6, 2021
A child will get jaw joint damage if the grind/clench, anxiety, or traumas are significant enough at an early age. A gifted pedodontist keeping up with latest science can add hypermobility and poor sleep to the mix of damaging factors setting up potential for displaced disc in young person. Referral Orofacial Pain Specialist 1) Tension […]
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Appliance Science

By digdev on January 10, 2021
Art Of Selection The knowledge necessary to allow patient and dentist to select appliances based on patient needs and science of appliance. What drives sale of appliances today: Appliances not taught dental school Guru thinking Need sale not need heal Demand quick fix Appliances are for Restricted opening Grinding -clenching Jaw joint damage Muscle recruitment […]
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Braces & TMD

By digdev on January 9, 2021
Tooth movement after braces is caused by destructive grinding. Braces/Invisalign are not treatment for moderate/severe Jaw Joint Damage TMD damage requires stability before orthodontist can position teeth Ortho Retainers resist mild-moderate grind-clench, but destructive grinders need Orthotic Orthodontics refers to brackets, braces, Invisalgn, and or orthognathic surgery to reposition teeth to be in harmony –function--esthetics […]
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Unexplained Facial Pain Explained

By digdev on June 23, 2015
Pain, a sore spot or discomfort are never pleasant, but it can be a little unsettling if it’s unexplained facial pain, or if you believe that you have no good reason for discomfort. Dr. Keith A. Yount at Raleigh Facial Pain Center in Raleigh, NC stresses the importance of having access to a board-certified, residency-trained […]
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Why jaw pain after Dental Procedure?

By digdev on May 20, 2015
Are you experiencing complications after dental treatment or a procedure? Maybe your bridge, crown, gums or tooth are not allowing you to chew normally or you’re experiencing abnormal sensitivity? While some short-term side effects are normal, prolonged post-op dental pain can be problematic. Normal Responses to Dental Treatment & Oral Surgery Whether you have a […]
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Doctor or Dentist Referral Request

By digdev on May 15, 2015
Is your patient struggling with frequent toothaches w/o infection, difficulty chewing, frequent earaches w/o infection, or frequent tension headaches?     Refer for assistance with diagnosis ! Have you tried mouthguards, anti-inflammatories, muscle relaxants and soft diets?          Refer to treat cause pain ! Frustrated nothing is working and your patient needs a […]
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